Nickelodeon Universe® celebrates 15 years at Mall of America®
Guests are invited to join us for a variety of golden birthday festivities
BLOOMINGTON, MN — March 2, 2023
Nickelodeon Universe® celebrates 15 years of slime-filled fun at Mall of America® as Wednesday, March 15 marks the iconic theme-park’s golden birthday. Fifteen years ago, Mall of America and Nickelodeon teamed up to create the first ever Nickelodeon Universe indoor theme park which opened on March 15, 2008. Since then, millions of guests have visited this one-of-a-kind destination to enjoy the 27 different rides and attractions that the Park has to offer. The seven-acre theme park is home to many beloved Nickelodeon character favorites including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Fairly OddParents, PAW Patrol, and so many more.
“We are so happy to be celebrating 15 years of thrilling moments and amazing memories at Nickelodeon Universe,” said Jill Renslow, Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer at Mall of America. “Nickelodeon is such an iconic brand and loved by many. Offering countless interactive experiences and larger-than-life events at Nickelodeon Universe over the years has been a fun ride and we can’t wait to continue creating even more memories for fans of all ages.”
To celebrate, Nickelodeon Universe and Mall of America will host a variety of Nickelodeon-themed events throughout the year, starting with a jam-packed week of birthday fun!
Here is a look at some of the upcoming fun Nickelodeon Universe fans are invited to enjoy with us:
Kids’ Choice Awards Pre-Party + Watch Party
We’re rolling out the orange carpet for the 2023 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. To get guests excited, Mall of America will be hosting a pre-party before the big show. Guests are encouraged to stop by for free specialty slime tattoos, character meet + greets, crazy hair stations, a DIY slime station, take-home viewing party swag bags, and even more. Mall of America will also be streaming the Kids’ Choice Awards on the big screen for those that want to stick around after the pre-party!
Saturday, March 4
Pre-Party: 3 – 5 p.m.
Watch Party: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Huntington® Bank Rotunda
Toddler Tuesdays LIVE: Nickelodeon Universe 15th Birthday Party
Families are invited to enjoy a Nickelodeon-themed celebration at Toddler Tuesdays LIVE with character meet + greets, balloon artists, exciting giveaways, treats, and so much more. This event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, March 14
10 a.m. – Noon
Huntington Bank Rotunda
SpongeBob SquarePants Storyboard Artists
The animators from the iconic show, SpongeBob SquarePants, will be at Mall of America and Nickelodeon Universe showing off their skills in celebration of the 15th birthday. The artists will be streaming their drawings on the video screen on Wednesday, March 15 in the Huntington® Bank Rotunda for guests to watch live. Nickelodeon fans will also be able to experience the storyboard artists on Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17 in the Park for special character drawings throughout the day.
Nickelodeon Universe 15th Birthday
This day marks 15 years of Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America! To celebrate the golden birthday, there will be live sketch artists that will be taking the stage for guests to watch as their creations come to life. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the artists, as well as festive giveaways, exclusive character meet + greets, and treats.
Wednesday, March 15
2 – 6 p.m.
Huntington Bank Rotunda
Nickelodeon Universe 15th Birthday Celebration
Wrap up birthday week with a day full of exciting events and activities to celebrate this golden milestone year! We are inviting guests to embrace all the Nickelodeon fun with music performances by Koo Koo Kanga Roo and School of Rock. It can’t be a Nickelodeon Universe birthday party without live sliming on stage, character meet + greets, yummy treats, and fabulous décor.
Saturday, March 18
1 – 5 p.m.
Huntington Bank Rotunda + Nickelodeon Universe
For more information on Nickelodeon Universe birthday events, please visit https://nickelodeonuniverse.com/event/nickelodeon-universe-15th/
ABOUT MALL OF AMERICA
At 5.6 million square feet, Mall of America is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America with more than 520 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, a 7-acre indoor theme park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium; FlyOver America; Crayola Experience and more. The Mall opened in 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and adjacent to the MSP International Airport. Follow Mall of America on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Download the Mall of America app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.
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